Haneda Airport 53 min
Kōtoku-in (21 min) Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position. Enoshima Shrine (Hetsunomiya) (30 min) A mountaintop complex consisting of 3 ancient shrines, scenic grounds & expansive vistas. Hokokuji (22 min) Old temple noted for its dense bamboo grove, plus a tea house offering a matcha reception. Meigetsuin (27 min) Completed in 1383, this Rinzai Zen temple features a large round window & hydrangeas on the grounds. Engakuji (28 min) Zen Buddhist complex, founded in 1282, with gates, temples, a giant bell & a relic of the Buddha. Enoshima (32 min) Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse. Enoshima Sea Candle (30 min) Spectacular modernistic lighthouse, built in 2003 & offering wide views over Sagami Bay. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (34 min) Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina. Kenchoji (25 min) Large Zen temple complex in a serene setting featuring gardens & a trail with views of Mt. Fuji. Kamakura Yuigahama Beach (16 min) Long stretch of sandy beachfront offering swimming, a public sea house & eateries. Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine (26 min) Cozy, 11th-century Shinto shrine with a spring for ritual money-washing believed to increase wealth. Hasedera (21 min) Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon. Sankeien Garden (40 min) Traditional Japanese garden opened in 1906, featuring historic buildings from around the country. Shichirigahama (21 min) Beach with views of Mount Fuji Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū (23 min) Shinto shrine established in 11th century, built in 1828 in the traditional Edo architectural style. |